After a solo tour in the fall of 2003, Alexakis decided to continue with Everclear, organizing a new band that made its debut in March of 2004. The new lineup consisted of bass player Sam Hudson, guitarist Dave French, and drummer Eric Bretl. In the summer of 2004, the band added keyboard player Josh Crawley, and swapped Bretl for former Everclear drum tech Brett Snyder. The new lineup released its first recording, a cover of Woody Guthrie's This Land Is Your Land, that summer. A self-released EP of performances recorded for XM Satellite Radio called Closure was given out at shows in the fall of 2004.
Free of a major label, Alexakis spent the ensuing year and half slowly recording material for a new Everclear release. He admitted that the time after the breakup of the original lineup served as a "wake up call", during which he suffered his third divorce and a filing for bankruptcy. Alexakis announced the completion of the album in early 2006,titled Welcome To The Drama Club. The new band is now on Eleven Seven Music.
In August of 2008, drummer Brett Snyder left the band after four years. He was then replaced by Tommy Stewart, who previously played in bands Fuel and Godsmack.
NOW
Everclear Lyrics
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Waste my time going bad on the vine
I spent the last year walking through the fire
Now I do believe it's my turn to shine
Now it's my turn to shine
Waste my time walking in rythym
Waste my time talking in rhyme
I do believe it's my turn to climb
I used to think I was born to know trouble
I used to think I was a born again clown
I used to think I had everybody guessing
I looked like I was flying high when I was falling down
Now I am taller than I used to be
Now I am living again
Now I like where I've found myself
This is where I want to be now
Where I want to be now
Now this is where I want to be
Now this is where I want to be
Now this is where I want to be
I was falling free in Mexico
Living on those taco bars and sweet sunshine
Learning how to walk again in my own skin
Learning the art of losing my mind
I used to think I was born in a hurricane
I used to think I was jumping jack flash
I used to think I was a victim of circumstance
Beating up on everyone all the time
I should have been kicking myself in my own ass
Now I don't worry about the future much
Now I don't think about the past
Now I'm learning how to laugh again
This is where I want to be now, oh
Now I'm tired of the drama club
Now I'm sick with all the hate
Yeah, it's been one hell of a hard year
This is where I want to be now
Yeah, this is where I want to be now
I want to be now
Now this is where I want to be
Now this is where I want to be
The lyrics to Everclear's song "Now" focus on the idea of rebirth and overcoming personal struggles. The song reflects on the past while also embracing the present and future with a sense of positivity and hope. The first verse highlights the past struggles the singer has gone through, wasting time and feeling stuck in a cycle of self-doubt. However, the chorus brings a sense of change, with the singer finally realizing that it is their time to shine, suggesting that they have overcome their previous hardships.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their time spent living freely in Mexico, where they learned to walk again in their own skin and lost their mind in the process. This is representative of the singer finding themselves and breaking free from their past. The bridge suggests that the singer used to be caught up in their own self-pity and victimhood, but they have now moved past that.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of the singer finding where they want to be in life, without the drama and negativity that used to plague them. Overall, the song's message is one of positivity and growth, encouraging listeners to move forward from their past struggles and embrace the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Waste my time running in circles
I am spending my time aimlessly and without any purpose
Waste my time going bad on the vine
I am wasting my potential and my abilities by not utilizing them to their fullest
I spent the last year walking through the fire
I went through a tough and challenging time for the past year
Now I do believe it's my turn to shine
I believe it's time for me to showcase my talents and abilities to the world
Now it's my turn to shine
It's my time to take the spotlight and show what I'm made of
Waste my time walking in rythym
I am following the crowd without questioning or exploring my own individuality
Waste my time talking in rhyme
I am not speaking my own truth but rather echoing the opinions of others
I spent the last year in a Mexican freefall
I was lost, confused, and out of control for the past year
I do believe it's my turn to climb
I now believe it's time for me to take control and start climbing towards my goals
I used to think I was born to know trouble
I used to believe that I was destined to face hardships and obstacles in life
I used to think I was a born again clown
I used to think that I could always make light of any situation, but now I realize the gravity of life
I used to think I had everybody guessing
I used to think that I had everyone fooled or impressed by my façade
I looked like I was flying high when I was falling down
I appeared to be successful and happy, but in reality, I was struggling and failing
Now I am taller than I used to be
I have grown both physically and emotionally
Now I am living again
I am enjoying life and not just existing or surviving
Now I like where I've found myself
I am content with my current situation and place in life
This is where I want to be now
I am happy with my life and where it has taken me
I was falling free in Mexico
I felt liberated and free while going through a difficult time
Living on those taco bars and sweet sunshine
I found happiness in the simplest pleasures of life
Learning how to walk again in my own skin
I am rediscovering myself and learning to be comfortable in my own skin
Learning the art of losing my mind
I am learning to let go of my worries and anxieties and live in the present moment
I used to think I was born in a hurricane
I used to believe that I was born into chaos and drama
I used to think I was jumping jack flash
I used to think I was invincible and could do anything without consequence
I used to think I was a victim of circumstance
I used to think that the events in my life were out of my control and determine my fate
Beating up on everyone all the time
I used to take my frustrations out on others and treat them poorly
I should have been kicking myself in my own ass
I should have hold myself accountable for my actions and work on self-improvement
Now I don't worry about the future much
I am living in the present moment and not obsessing over the uncertainty of the future
Now I don't think about the past
I am not dwelling on the mistakes and failures of my past
Now I'm learning how to laugh again
I am rediscovering my joy and sense of humor in life
Now I'm tired of the drama club
I am done with drama and negativity in my life
Now I'm sick with all the hate
I am tired of hatred and intolerance in the world
Yeah, it's been one hell of a hard year
The past year has been extremely difficult and testing
This is where I want to be now
I am happy and content with my current place in life
Yeah, this is where I want to be now
I am ecstatic about my current situation and wouldn't want to be anywhere else
I want to be now
I am eager to live in the present moment and enjoy life
Now this is where I want to be
I am happy and content with my current situation and wouldn't want to be anywhere else
Now this is where I want to be
I am ecstatic about my current situation and wouldn't want to be anywhere else
Contributed by John S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.